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Verify authenticity of new social media profiles by checking for a few signs:

• very few pictures, low quality images, or none at all

• few mutual contacts/connections with the profile

To report inappropriate or abusive actions on Facebook:

• Go to the content you want to report.

• Use this link (https://www.facebook.com/help/reportlinks/) to report it.

To report a tweet on Twitter:

• Navigate to the tweet you'd like to report on twitter.com.

• Click the dropdown icon on the top right.

• Select "Report".

• Select "It's abusive or harmful".

• You will be asked to provide more information. Then, submit. The platform will follow up with you.

To report a profile on Twitter:

• Go to the account profile and click the three dots on the right corner.

• Select "Report".

• Select They’re being abusive or harmful.

• You will be asked to provide more information. Then, submit. The platform will follow up with you.

To report a post on Instagram:

• Tap the 3 dots above the post.

• Tap "Report".

• Follow the on screen instructions.

To report a a profile on Instagram:

• Tap the 3 dots in the top right of the profile.

• Tap "Report".

• Follow the on screen instructions.

• Report cybercrimes to the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal: Call 155260.

• You can also file an online complaint on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal: https://cybercrime.gov.in/